Physics · KS3 Y7 · Forces & Motion

Drawing force diagrams

Drawing force diagramsFree3:12Heddy Score 3 of 7, below the standard
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What you need to know

  • A free body diagram shows every force acting on one object as an arrow.
  • The arrow's direction shows which way the force acts, and its length shows how big it is; label it in newtons.
  • A plane in flight has thrust, drag, weight and lift acting on it.
  • Work out the resultant force by subtracting opposite forces in each direction; if it is zero, the object is in equilibrium.

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Runs 3:12, from 0:06 to 3:18 of the full video.

Also coversForces & balance
Heddy Score3/7, Below the standard
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A clear demonstration of drawing and reading force arrows on a free body diagram.

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